Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 9:43 PM

Sign On to Tell CMS to Prioritize Combatting Medicaid Unwinding

Hi all, As you all are well aware, the Medicaid unwinding has left more than 17 million people without their Medicaid coverage nationwide as of February 22, and state variation in coverage loss rates remains substantial. Please join Families USA as we amplify Community Catalyst's efforts, along with…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

February 28, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Help Reign in Corporate Abuses: Medicare Advantage

CMS recently announced their proposed rate announcement for Medicare Advantage plans for the CY2025 plan year. This is a critical opportunity for consumer advocates to weigh in and urge the administration to take additional steps to rein in the corporate abuses in Medicare Advantage.  Partners,  CMS…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

February 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Webinar TOMORROW@3pm ET: A New Pro-Consumer Agenda for Health Care Payment Reform

Partners,  This note is a final reminder to please join Families USA TOMORROW, Wednesday, February 28th, at 3:00 pm ET for The Picture of Health: A Pro-Consumer Blueprint for Health Care Payment and Delivery Reform, a webinar highlighting a pro-consumer policy agenda for advancing true health care s…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 26, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Time is of the Essence

Dear Health Advocates, We are just a few short days away from another funding deadline in Congress. The short-term Continuing Resolution passed in January will run out on March 1 and March 8, respectively. It is of the utmost importance that we put pressure on Congress to include site neutral polici…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 4:55 PM

CORRECTION: Follow Up Resources: February Medicaid Coalition

Thank You For Joining! Hi all, Thank you for joining yesterday's Medicaid Coalition. It was great to hear our speakers share on partnerships between state Medicaid agencies and WIC agencies to improve health of pregnant and postpartum people and children; ways to increase enrollment in Medicaid Fami…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Follow Up Resources: February Medicaid Coalition

Thank You For Joining! Hi all, Thank you for joining yesterday's Medicaid Coalition. It was great to hear our speakers share on partnerships between state Medicaid agencies and WIC agencies to improve health of pregnant and postpartum people and children; ways to increase enrollment in Medicaid Fami…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

February 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Webinar: A New Pro-Consumer Agenda for Health Care Payment Reform

 Partners, Please join Families USA next Wednesday, February 28th, at 3:00 pm ET for The Picture of Health: A Pro-Consumer Blueprint for Health Care Payment and Delivery Reform, a webinar highlighting a pro-consumer policy agenda for advancing true health care system transformation and meeting the h…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Join Us Tomorrow: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on February 22

Coalition Meeting Tomorrow Hi all, Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting is tomorrow at 2pm ET and will be virtual. We're excited to have our speakers share on partnerships between state Medicaid agencies and WIC agencies to improve health of pregnant and postpartum people and children; ways to increa…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 20, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Funding Bills on the Horizon

Dear Health Advocates, We hope you had a fantastic long weekend. We are ready to get back to work as we are now less than two weeks away from another funding deadline in Congress. The short-term Continuing Resolution passed in January will run out on March 1 and March 8, respectively. It is of the u…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

February 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Join Us Next Week: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on February 22

Hi all, Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be virtual and on next Thursday, February 22 at 2pm ET. We're excited to have our speakers share on partnerships between state Medicaid agencies and WIC agencies to improve health of pregnant and postpartum people and children; ways to increase enroll…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

February 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM

A New Pro-Consumer Agenda for Health Care Payment Reform

 Partners,  Families USA and four of our consumer advocacy partners—American Heart Association, National Consumers League, National Partnerships for Women and Families, and Third Way-- are proud to introduce A Pro-Consumer Policy Agenda to Achieve Meaningful Health System Transformation, a pro-cons…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 2:48 PM

Ramping up Our Efforts

Dear Health Advocates, We are now just a few short weeks away from another funding deadline in Congress. The short-term Continuing Resolution passed in January will run out on March 1 and March 8, respectively. That means we need to ramp up the pressure on Congress to include site neutral policies i…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

February 8, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Register Now: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on February 22

Hi all, It was great to see many of you at our recent Health Action Conference. Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be virtual and on Thursday, February 22 at 2pm ET. We're excited to have our speakers share on partnerships between state Medicaid agencies and WIC agencies, ways to increase enro…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Join Our Webinar--Payment Reform and the Pro-Consumer Agenda 2/28

 Partners,  Join Families USA on Wednesday, February 28th at 2:00 pm ET for The Picture of Health: A Pro-Consumer Blueprint for Health Care Payment and Delivery Reform, a webinar highlighting pro-consumer policy principles for advancing true health care system transformation and meeting the health n…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 5, 2024 at 6:08 PM

Happy Black History Month!

Dear Health Advocates, Happy Black History Month! We at Families USA are taking intentional time this month to recognize black and African-Americans' contributions to our nation's healthcare system and advances within it. We are also continuing to focus on health equity and lifting up voices within …

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Newsletter: Center for Affordable Whole Person Care at Families USA

Families USA's Center for Affordable Whole Person Care Newsletter This newsletter will be sent out every other month to bring you the latest news from the front lines of the health care value movement and our work to rein in health care industry abuses and reorient economic incentives to ensure affo…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 29, 2024 at 6:48 PM

Entering February with Purpose

Dear Health Advocates, We are heading into February with tremendous momentum as we are coming off of a wonderful Health Action Conference!   In news from the Hill, Congress passed through an extension on the laddered short-term funding continuing resolution into March. We are still urging you to put…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 22, 2024 at 7:23 PM

A BIG Week Ahead

Dear Health Advocates, Health Action Conference Week is here! The two-day festivities begin tomorrow, January 23, at 1 PM ET. We hope to see all of your bright, shining faces tomorrow afternoon!  In news from the Hill, Congress passed through an extension on the laddered short-term funding continuin…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Medicaid Coalition: Follow Up Resources

Thank You  Hi all, It was great to see so many new and familiar faces at yesterday's Medicaid Coalition. Thank you to our speakers for sharing your insights. Please see below for resources shared in the call, as well as the registration link for next week's Health Action Conference. Thank You  Hi al…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM

New report—Meeting Consumers Deepest Health Needs

Partners,  Families USA is excited to share our latest report, Meeting Consumers Deepest Health Care needs: A Call for True Payment Reform.  As you are all aware, consumers across the United States are grappling with a health care system that is failing to meet their needs. Health care is expensive,…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 7:53 PM

Join Us Tomorrow: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on January 18

Coalition Meeting Tomorrow Hi all, Our next virtual Medicaid Coalition meeting is happening tomorrow, January 18 at 2pm ET. We're excited to have a mix of speakers share Medicaid-related updates. Please see the agenda below: Coalition Meeting Tomorrow Hi all,  Our next virtual Medicaid Coalition me…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Taking Action in the New Year!

Dear Health Advocates, We hope you had a fantastic MLK Day as we take some time during this busy start to the year to honor the life and contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr. The first of two CR's need to funded before the end of the week, and we are still making a strong push for the inclusion o…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 6:07 PM

One Week Left: Don't Miss These Speakers!

 Less than one week until Health Action Conference 2024! Partners,  There are just six days left until our 2024 Health Action Conference! Be sure to register before our deadline this Monday, January 22nd so you can hear from speakers including Representative Emilia Sykes of Ohio and Representative …

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 8:56 PM

Next Thursday: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on January 18

Coalition Meeting on January 18 Hi all, Our next virtual Medicaid Coalition meeting is happening next Thursday, January 18 at 2pm ET. Please see the agenda below: Medicaid MCO Unwinding Experiences: Survey Findings (Stephanie Myers, Medicaid Health Plans of America) CMS Unwinding Updates (Arielle Ka…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Hear Directly From the Experts: Health Action '24 Speakers

 Partners,  Every year we are thrilled to gather the Healthcare Advocacy community and give you an opportunity to hear directly from some of the most knowledgable and engaging experts on the hottest issues for the upcoming year. We couldn't be more excited to share our 2024 lineup with you!  Whethe…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 9, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Taking Action in the New Year!

Dear Health Advocates, We hope you are getting back into the swing of things as we return to relatively normal work weeks around the country. There are a few things to cover as we start our new week of advocacy. This week, the Senate will be coming back to session. Since the House passed the Lower C…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

January 9, 2024 at 2:30 PM

THIS THURSDAY: Join our Digital Day of Action to Rein in Hospital Pricing Abuses

Hello partners,  This note is a reminder to join us in a digital day of action THIS THURSDAY, January 11, supporting lower costs and more price transparency.  Help us all get 2024 off to a great start by reining in hospital pricing abuses.  To confirm your participation, please fill out this form. H…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

January 7, 2024 at 10:29 PM

New Year, New Network: Health Action Conference 2024

 Partners,  Success in advocacy comes from building community and working together. And networking has never been easier! We are so excited to introduce the Health Action Conference community feature! This feature makes connecting with your peers easier than ever. When you join the HAC Community, y…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

January 5, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Join our Digital Day of Action to Reign in Hospital Pricing Abuses

Hello partners,  I hope you had a nice holiday and that you’re settling in to the new year. We have an important ask of you that could help us all get 2024 off to a great start by reigning in hospital pricing abuses.  As you’re probably aware, the Lower Cost, More Transparency Act, which contained i…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

January 4, 2024 at 4:52 PM

New Year, New Meeting: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on January 18

Coalition Meeting on January 18 Hi all, Happy new year! I hope you all are well rested and ready for another year of advocacy. Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be virtual and on Thursday, January 18 at 2pm ET. We'll send out our final agenda and speakers next week, but in the meantime please…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Refocusing to Start the New Year

Dear Health Advocates, Happy New Year! There are a few things to cover as we start our new year with advocacy. Next week, the Senate will be coming back to session next week. Since the House passed the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act before the holidays, it is our time to put pressure on the Sena…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

January 2, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Start Your Year Off With Families USA!

Families USA Health Action Conference 2024!  Happy New Year! Partners,  We hope you are all feeling rested and excited for the New Year! There is no better way to start things off than by joining us to discuss the hottest issues of 2024 at the Health Action Conference 2024: Our Health, Our Voices, O…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Holiday Reminder: Health Action Conference 2024

Here is your holiday reminder: celebrate HAC with us in January!  Happy Holidays! Partners,  Happy holidays! This is your holiday reminder to celebrate the year that was, and the year that will be, with us at the Health Action Conference 2024: Our Health, Our Voices, Our Future!   Please see here fo…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

December 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM

One Month to Go!

Families USA Health Action Conference 2024!  One! Month! Left! Partners,  The countdown continues! We have just one month until the conference and want to make sure you have everything you need to join us this January 23rd and 24th. We're so excited for the Health Action Conference 2024: Our Health,…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 7:49 PM

Happy Holidays from Families USA!

 Happy winter holidays from the entire FUSA team!  Partners,  This holiday season we are excited to wish everyone a well deserved winter break and a happy new year! We're grateful for everything you've contributed to our community over the last twelve months, and we're so excited to invite you to o…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 5:05 PM

LCMT Passage and Happy Holidays!

Dear Health Advocates, There is a LOT to cover this week as our advocacy continues into the Holiday season. Last week, the House voted to PASS the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act! Now, we must put pressure on the Senate to pass the final edition of this bill to ensure more accountability and affo…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Join Us at the Health Action Conference: Empowering Change Together!

Register for Health Action Conference! Dear Medicaid Coalition,  I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to extend an invitation to the upcoming virtual Health Action Conference on January 23rd and 24th 2024.  Register for Health Action Conference! Dear Medicaid Coalition,   I hope this m…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Don't Miss These Sessions: Health Action 2024

  Don't miss these important sessions at the 2024 Health Action Conference! Partners,  As advocates are making our health equity advocacy plans for 2024, we’re hearing some consistent themes about what’s on agendas across states and nationally. We are excited to highlight three of our sessions for …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 11, 2023 at 3:38 PM

LCMT Vote TODAY & Updates/Resources

Dear Health Advocates, There is a LOT to cover this week as our advocacy continues into mid-December. TODAY, around 6pm, we expect the House of Representatives to vote on the Lower Cost More Transparency act, and encourage you to keep using the tool below to tell your member of Congress to vote YES …

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  Melissa Burroughs · [email protected]

December 8, 2023 at 7:35 PM

Act Now! Tell Congress to Vote Yes on Lower Cost More Transparency

Hello – The House is scheduled to bring the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act to the floor on Monday, and it’s time for us all to speak up as we seek to eliminate hospital junk fees and make sure we all pay a fair price for health care! The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act would make important st…

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  Alicia Camaliche · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM

REMINDER--Join our Webinar: Learn from CA’s Successes Tackling Unaffordable Prices 12/14

 Partners,  Join Families USA on December 14th at 3:00 PM for Building Political Power to Win Against Health Care Pricing Abuses: Insights from California’s Approach to Tackle Unaffordable Prices, a webinar for advocates across the country to learn about California’s new Office of Health Care Afford…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 8:23 PM

Introducing Keynote Speaker: Dr. Donald Berwick

 Announcing our first keynote speaker! Partners,  We are proud to introduce keynote speaker Dr. Donald Berwick, President emeritus and senior fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and former administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Dr. Berwick will speak on th…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 8:33 PM

Announcing Our Agenda for the 2024 Health Action Conference!

Health Action Conference Agenda 2024 is now live!  Health Action Conference Agenda is Now Live! Partners,  We are proud to officially announce our agenda for the 2024 Health Action Conference!  Held virtually this year, our conference will feature sessions catered to your top advocacy priorities, in…

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  Alicia Camaliche · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM

12/14 Webinar: Learn from CA’s Successes Tackling Unaffordable Prices

 Partners,  Join Families USA on December 14th at 3:00 PM for Building Political Power to Win Against Health Care Pricing Abuses: Insights from California’s Approach to Tackle Unaffordable Prices, a webinar for advocates across the country to learn about California’s new Office of Health Care Afford…

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Newsletter: Center for Affordable Whole Person Care at Families USA

Families USA's Center for Affordable Whole Person Care Newsletter This newsletter will be sent out every other month to bring you the latest news from the front lines of the health care value movement and our work to rein in health care industry abuses and reorient economic incentives to ensure affo…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Thankful for YOU and Your Advocacy: Weekly Resources

Dear Health Advocates, Happy Thanksgiving week! We are grateful to be working alongside each of you to improve health and healthcare for all. This week, we continue to keep up momentum on hospital pricing issues, and encourage you to keep using the tool below to keep the issue top of mind for Congre…

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  Alicia Camaliche · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 5:26 PM

12/14 Webinar: Learn from CA’s Successes Tackling Unaffordable Prices

 Partners,  Join Families USA on December 14th at 3:00 PM for Building Political Power to Win Against Health Care Pricing Abuses: Insights from California’s Approach to Tackle Unaffordable Prices, a webinar for advocates across the country to learn about California’s new Office of Health Care Afford…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 3:53 PM

Thank You For Joining: Medicaid Coalition Resources

See You Next Year!  Hi all, Thank you for joining our last Medicaid Coalition of 2023. We're so grateful for all our partners and fellow advocates who've joined the calls over the past year, both virtually and in-person! Although we won't have a coalition meeting in December, please register for Fam…

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  Melissa Burroughs · [email protected]

November 16, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Awards Season: We need your help! (nominations due 12/1)

 Partners, It's **awards season** and we need your help!  Do you have a colleague or partner who tirelessly fought for health justice in 2023? Does this person inspire you and the community they serve? Let us know! Families USA is accepting nominations for our 2024 Advocates of the Year, to be pres…

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  Kevin Han · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 4:35 PM

Tomorrow: Virtual Medicaid Coalition on November 16

Hi all, Our next Medicaid Coalition meeting will be tomorrow at 3pm ET. Note that this is an hour later than our usual meeting time. The focus of this meeting will be providing Hill updates, and we will have the following speakers join us: Rachel Gershon, Justice in Aging Andy Schneider, Georgetown …

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